British Columbia BCBid #PSG00273

Mechanical and electrical work for UBC Earth Sciences Building district energy connection

The University of British Columbia seeks mechanical and electrical services to connect its Earth Sciences Building to the UBC Academic District Energy System through a new Energy Transfer Station. - Buyer: University of British Columbia; Earth Sciences Building project. No sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - Requested work: Mechanical and electrical subcontracting for the district energy connection, installation of the Energy Transfer Station equipment, and associated controls and electrical work. - Equipment: Install three plate heat exchangers and three in-line circulating pumps with variable-frequency drives (VFDs), plus control valves and related accessories. Remove three existing gas-fired boilers and their boiler pumps. - Important requirements: The five-storey teaching and research building will remain occupied and operational, and heat must be maintained throughout construction. The existing Thermenex header, expansion tanks, chemical treatment system, and flow meters will be retained. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named; no brands or part numbers are specified.

Description

The University of British Columbia is seeking mechanical and electrical subcontractor services to connect the Earth Science Building to the UBC Academic District Energy System through a new Energy Transfer Station. Work includes connecting existing district energy piping, installing heat exchangers, pumps, valves and related equipment, demolishing existing boilers and pumps, and completing associated controls and electrical work. The occupied five-storey building must remain operational, with heat maintained throughout the work. Substantial Completion is scheduled for March 19, 2027, and the project must be fully complete by March 31, 2027.

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